Chris Lombardi puts defense and security under the spotlight, as he shares his takes on recent NATO and EU cooperation and provides insight into the company’s own long-term strategic partnerships in Europe.

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Different Voices

“To modernize an Islamic country based on the shared values of Europe would be almost a D-Day for Europe in the war against terror.” Germany’s Foreign MinisterJoschka Fischer on the importance of admitting Turkey to the EU.

“Let’s not lie to the Turkish people…Turkey remains very far from Europe today, politically, economically and socially.” French Prime MinisterJean-Pierre Raffarin at a parliamentary debate on Friday (15 October).

“Unless there is a ‘no’ in a referendum, the march towards an EU of 40 [member states] is inevitable… We have lost the ability to say no.” Outgoing Internal Market CommissionerFrits Bolkestein on Turkey’s accession to the EU.

“In its fight against terrorism, Russia is in fact sacrificing that precious combination of democracy and rule of law.” Dutch Foreign MinisterBen Bot talking about the recent developments in Russia, where President Vladimir Putin’s cracking down on terrorism has led to a concentration of powers in his own hands.